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I think I will be the minority here. But I have never felt like memory maker was worth the money. I've never been overly impressed with the pictures, and I don't like waiting in line for them. Most of mine were over-exposed. On the flip side, I have always regretting only taking my iPhone or Galaxy (I've taken both). I am taking my DSLR this trip (two weeks from now) and bought a really cute/nice camera back pack on Amazon to tote it around in. The backpack will have room for my camera and lenses, as well as snacks for the day. I like the idea of having my DSLR and being able to edit my photos when I get back.

Memory maker is fun, but as pp mentioned quality varies. I had a lot of really nice pictures first trip — second and third less so. Biggest advantages are 1) everyone is in the picture 2) you get to experience the moment — especially with characters — and not document it 3) ride photos can be amusing 4) the addition of Disney characters to your photos is cute. It is only $30 more to buy after the fact, so something to consider — individual pics can be purchased at $15 each or maybe $20 so maybe cheaper to just buy ones you love.

The disadvantage of the dslr is that you have to lug it everywhere. You’ll need to secure it before rides take off. Your cell will take great shots as long as you don’t zoom, but as soon as you do, quality diminishes. I moved to a nicer point and shoot simply so I can toss in my purse. It takes better pics than my iPhone, but not as good as my dslr. For me, convience outweighs the quality.

I'll preface this by saying I'm not a huge photography buff. My sister is and offered her DSLR for our trip. I said no way (too big and too expensive for me to worry about it being stolen or broken). I bought a nice Canon point and shoot that worked great. It was small enough that dh (dear husband) could just throw it in his pocket.

However, if you're a big picture buff and are used to lugging around the big camera, it's probably not a big deal. I like to take as little as possible.

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Caroline

Cause your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, they're no friends of mine.

We are in the same boat. I opted to purchase Memory Maker so we could get shots of all of us together and ride photos and so we can use the studio in Disney Springs and get some fun family pictures and for our christmas cards. Is is included with memory maker. Also I like the option of leaving our camera in the room and still get great photos. My husband will be the one carrying the DSLR and he requested we buy a strap that somehow screws into the bottom of the camera. He has seen them somewhere and says it will be more comfortable. He is the picture taker and he enjoys taking shots that are "in the moment" and not necessarily posed.

I bought memory maker (but we are also going to MNSSHP, and I am looking forward to the neat 'extras' in pictures) but I bought a newer Cannon point and shoot because my iPhone pictures never turn out that great and I want to conserve phone battery life wherever possible.

I know there will be moments at character dining where the photopass people won't be there, along with fun time at the resort pool, and I'll want actual pictures of those moments too.

It’s $169 if prepurchased (3 days before use) and $199 if purchased once you’re there. We are big fans of memory maker just because all 5 of us can be in the photos and you get ride photos. I still take my DSLR. I got a small camera bag that fits just the body with lens attached and use a versatile lens. My bag is small enough to stick in a backpack if needed as well.

It’s $169 if prepurchased (3 days before use) and $199 if purchased once yo...

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02/13/2018

It’s $169 if prepurchased (3 days before use) and $199 if purchased once you’re there. We are big fans of memory maker just because all 5 of us can be in the photos and you get ride photos. I still take my DSLR. I got a small camera bag that fits just the body with lens attached and use a versatile lens. My bag is small enough to stick in a backpack if needed as well.

Actually I believe they lowered the cost to $149 prepurchased and $169 purchased at the time of the trip. Unless I'm wrong. Last year though I got a refund because they lowered the cost right before our trip. And I think I only paid $149 for this coming trip.

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